Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Address 1: Nova Southeastern University 









Address 2: Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 









Address 3: 3200 South University Drive









City: Fort Lauderdale









State: Florida









Zip/Postal Code: 33328









Country: United States













Program Location:: Florida









Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Stephanie Ruddock Royes
  Title: Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
  Office: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 
  Phone (Work): 954-262-1139
  Email: sruddock@nova.edu










Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.nova.edu/index.html
- https://pharmacy.nova.edu/degrees/masters/pharmaceutical-sciences.html










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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: July 10, 2027









Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes













Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: Yes













Application Fee:: $50









Application Deadline Description::
International applicants are encouraged to submit their PharmGrad application by March 31 to allow sufficient time for application review, the admissions interview, and student visa processing prior to the start of the program.

Learn more about the program at: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/admissions/graduate.html










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Program Description
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Program Description:
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN PHARMA IN JUST ONE YEAR

Advance your career with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Nova Southeastern University's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy. This research-intensive program prepares you for high-demand careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, government, and academic sectors.

Customize your education by choosing one of three specialized concentrations:

•	Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics – Discover how drugs interact with the human body and use genetics to develop personalized treatments. 
•	Pharmaceutics – Design and improve drug delivery systems that make medications safer, more effective, and easier for patients to use. 
•	Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research – Evaluate the clinical, economic, and real-world impact of medications to enhance healthcare decision-making and improve patient outcomes. 

Upon successful completion of the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree, you'll be prepared for positions in academia, as well as technological or managerial roles in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare systems, government agencies, and beyond. This program also prepares you for further study in a doctoral program.

Learn more about the program at: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/degrees/masters/pharmaceutical-sciences.html










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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Private









Are you currently accepting applications for this program?: Yes









Program Start Term:: Fall









Satellite/Branch campuses::
- No










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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 32









Required Rotations:: Research









Seminars:: Required









College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required









Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required









Thesis/Dissertation:: Not Required









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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: On Campus









Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Cosmetic Science
- Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research










Area(s) of Study:: Administrative Science, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Cosmetic Science, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Health Services, Human Population, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Marketing, Pharmacy Policy, Public Health, Social Science, Toxicology, Transdermal Drug Delivery, Translational Science









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* Cosmetic Science, focusing on pharmacy-based cosmetic science—from formulation to market.

* Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics, centering on mechanism of action of drugs.

* Pharmaceutics, focusing on drug delivery to the desired target.

* Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, concerned with evaluating the value and real-world impact of drug therapy.










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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes









Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program:: 3









Last academic year-country of origin of the matriculated students:
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United States: 1









International: 2













Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students:: 3.71









Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes









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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:: 2









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GRE and Other Tests
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GRE Section
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 Is the GRE required?: No













Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: :
All standardized exams (e.g., PCAT, DAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT, etc.) for entrance into the NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy are optional. If submitted, standardized exam scores should be within 3 years from the application submission date. 










Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS









Other tests or credentials::
•	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): (org)
	      Internet-based test (iTB) 0 – 120 scale: minimum score 80
	      Internet-based test (iTB) 1 – 6 scale: minimum score 4
•	International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 6.0 on the test module (org)
•	Duolingo Test of English: minimum score of 105 (com)
	
Scores must be no more than two years old at the time of the interview.

For full requirements: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/admissions/graduate.html










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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: No













Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: :
Letters of recommendation are not required. Instead, request a professional recommendation through the standardized rating form in your PharmGRAD application. At least one recommendation must be submitted directly through PharmGRAD before your application can be reviewed. We recommend choosing someone who knows you well, such as a professor, a healthcare professional supervisor, or a pre-professional committee.










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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3.0









Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0









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Financial Support
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 0









Type of financial support available:: None









What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: none 









Enter any additional information regarding financial support: :
Work study and student employment opportunities are available to eligible students. 











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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: No









Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No









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